Taos Mini-Gathering 2020 - Jan. 25th - Feb. 1st

[MattSmith]

Monday afternoon tree skiing. Anyone remember where this is? Either lower front or North American / Ernie's.


I can't find Meg's handle and don't recognize the fella with her. Kinda failed on this one

@KingGrump

@Gary Stolt

Group shot


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[MattSmith]

Tuesday morning on Kachina. A few inches of fluff made for soft-ish turns, but far from Full Send.

@A Grump and @Unpiste are in these shots




Tim, son of @Gary Stolt (not sure of Tim's handle)


Instructor "Mark L" dispersing wisdom.

 

[MattSmith]

@ChunderBlunder on Kachina

@Unpiste hydrating at the Whistle Stop

Above Stauffenberg

...roomies

 

[MattSmith]

It was great to meet and make some turns with @Snowfan. We are kindred spirits my brother. I'll see you at Copper!

 

[mdf]

@mdf if a precarious position thanks to @Matchstix. I was exploring Hunziker Bowl and came upon this scene. It's a long way down.

I'm still stuck up there, by the way.

 

[SKI-3PO]

Finally home after a great time in NM.

 

[dbostedo]

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This one probably needs some explanation. All the poles are pointing at the 6 inch tear I got in my new ski pants when the brake on my ski somehow got tangled up in the cuff when skiing (and falling in) the bumps out of picture to the right... you can see the insulation coming out. Everyone seemed to think it was very entertaining.

 

[mdf]

My class at the top of Nino's Heros on Highline Ridge


Sort of an @nay moment on the St B deck, except I was too lazy to move to where the ski slopes would have been in the background. I really liked it, but decided half a beer was all I could afford before the afternoon's festivities....


Sunrise over Logan airport after arriving home

 

[mdf]

@KingGrump giving @Sandy_NYC the "You. Follow me" treatment.

I tried to get a picture of the Grump in action, but it is hard to ski and shoot at the same time.

This one is a little closer....

I think he sped up when he saw me...

 

[mdf]

A pugswarm at the lower entrance to Longhorn, taken from the upper section.



Is there something wrong with me if I like Psychopath?

 

[mdf]

My class dropping into Juarez on the Highline Ridge. I think that some of the guys were new to cornices. We had taken @ChunderBlunder to practice the afternoon before, so he was already a pro... Sorry I missed your drop, I have before and a fuzzy after.

These are non-pugs Dave and Eddie. I think @Near Nyquist had already gone before I got my phone ready...


Just before the drop...


Well, at least you can tell he came in direct even if you can't see him....

 

[dbostedo]

I've posted my trip report, for anyone who's interested: https://www.pugski.com/threads/the-taos-mini-gathering-2020-wasnt-so-mini.18749/

 

[Snowfan]

 

[KingGrump]

Glorious day.
The back side wasn't open. Tomorrow should be acceptable too.

 

[SKI-3PO]

I think you’re going to have a very nice rest of the week.

 

[KingGrump]

I always have a very nice week.

 

[SKI-3PO]

Btw - @mdf leaves town and you get off the hill early?

 

[KingGrump]

My niece was tied out from all that powder. Didn't want her to walk back alone.

 

[Tony S]

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Holy smokes

 

[KingGrump]

Not smoke. Snow.